BOOK VIII 328 … A — Cross grooves . B — Tub set under the sluice . C — Another tub . is to be washed , is thrown into the head and stirred with a wooden scrubber ; in this way the water carries the light particles of gold on to the canvas , and the heavy ones sink in the pockets , and when these hollows are full ,…
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